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Glorinferosians adapted to the high temperatures of their home planet Infernia, evolving an extreme resistance to high temperatures and a natural understanding of basic fire magic. They evolved as the apex predators of Infernia. Eventually, travelers from another world introduced genes from other species into the population. These new Glorinferosians continued on as the apex predators of the planet before eventually establishing a civilization. Presumably, the progenitor species without altered genes went extinct as the Glorinferosians with traits from alien species lived on, however, it is rumored some of the original species may still be alive.

Originally being the top species on the planet, Glorinferosians established their dominance over other species long before establishing a civilization. This led to Glorinferosians often thinking of themselves as at the top; they did not know of a world where they were the hunted. After establishing civilizations, they began to soften, being protected within the comforts of technology and groups. At first, the civilization were split up, and they tested different types of governments. Before the Kingdom of Glorinferosa was established, it was not uncommon for Glorinferosians, both civilized and uncivilized, to be abducted by alien races for slavery, experimentation, even being kept as “pets”. Civilizations around Infernia merged under one absolute monarchy that encompassed the entire planet, the Kingdom of Glorinferosa. Once this kingdom was established, Glorinferosians were better protected against foreign invaders seeking to abduct them. Even after entering the space age, the nation of Glorinferosa remained relatively self-contained within their home system of Thermius, but many Glorinferosians went on to disperse throughout the sector.

Glorinferosians generally live in hot environments, it would be very rare to find one living in a cold area. Glorinferosians have spread out throughout the sector, however the greatest concentration of them can be found on their home planet Infernia in the Kingdom of Glorinferosa. Glorinferosians aren't found everywhere in the sector, but they're not an uncommon race.

Glorinferosians are extremely resistant to high temperatures, to the point where they are capable of walking through fire or wading through lava comfortably. In turn, they are more vulnerable to cold temperatures and more susceptible to getting hypothermia. Glorinferosians generally consider “average” temperatures for other species to be cold, but not uncomfortably so. They have an innate access to fire and thermal (but only heating) magic. While they are highly adept at learning heat-based magic, they have a very difficult time learning cold-based magic.

The most prominent aspect of a Glorinferosian's body is their wings, having large butterfly or moth-like wings on their back. These wings are capable of changing color, and for butterfly types, glowing in the dark. They also have long tails, usually around 5 feet in length, covered in soft fur. They have 2 antennae coming out of the top of their heads approximately 1 foot tall. They are humanoid in form, however their skin has a small amount of chitin in it. This chitin does not form distinct plates and is not visible to the naked eye, but it is present in their skin. They are capable of regenerating lost body parts, including limbs, as long as the injury is not fatal. On average, Glorinferosians range from 4 to 5 feet tall and weigh from 75 to 80 lbs, with no average difference between males and females. The tallest Glorinferosians do not even reach 6 feet in height. A Glorinferosian's immune system has the unique ability to superheat their body to burn out pathogens, almost like a supercharged fever. Unlike a fever in another species, due to their bodies' extreme heat resistance, this does not cause damage to their own body.

It is possible to install cybernetics in a Glorinferosian, if their regenerative abilities are suppressed. However, it would be very difficult to design implants that are capable of the same heat resistance as their bodies. For this reason, giving a Glorinferosian cybernetics could compromise their heat resistance and ability to use fire magic due to damage to the implants.

Genes in Glorinferosians are passed down through both parents. It should be noted, Glorinferosians appear to exhibit genetic similarities with other species, primarily humans, bats, and butterflies.

Glorinferosians start out as eggs, before they hatch and enter the infant stage. It takes approximately 1 month for the mother to develop an egg before laying it. An egg will take 4-5 months to hatch. Development of the baby occurs inside the egg before it is laid, though a majority of development takes place after the egg is laid. Usually, only one egg is laid. Infants lack wings at first, they start to develop after about a year. It takes until they are about 5 years old for their wings to become developed enough for them to fly. Their antennae appear as stubs when they are 3 years old, and they remain short until adolescence. They rapidly grow to their full length in their teens. Their bodies slowly grow until they reach full height during their teens, they do not experience growth spurts. They have their tails from birth, and they gradually grow to their full length at about the same rate as their height growth. After reaching adulthood which starts at the end of their teenage years, their body does not change much. On average, a Glorinferosian will live up to 300 years. Glorinferosians who drink blood are known to live longer than those who do not.

The most common part of a Glorinferosian's diet is blood, having fangs with which to drink it from their prey. The next most likely thing for them to eat is meat, usually raw, but they are capable of eating plants as well. However, blood is their primary food source, and can come from many different species, including other Glorinferosians.

All Glorinferosians share a number of key traits, such as wings, antennae, claws, and long cat-like tails with fur. Certain major traits can differ; some Glorinferosians have moth wings, which are capable of folding up and can still change color, but cannot glow unlike Glorinferosians with butterfly type wings. About half of all Glorinferosians have an additional pair of chitinous insect limbs on their sides, while the other half lacks them. The most common eye color is red, but it can differ. Glorinferosians can have a variety of different skin colors, including human-like tones of skin and more vibrant skin colors. Some Glorinferosians have patches of fur on their bodies, usually around the neck, and in rare instances can have a full coat of fur. Moth type Glorinferosians are much more likely to have fur on parts of their body than butterfly types. Antennae styles can differ, the most common styles to see are tall antennae that curl forward in a spiral and feathery moth-like antennae. Antennae are usually around the same height. In rare instances, Glorinferosians may have flaming body parts, such as their hair.

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Glorinferosians usually wear warm clothes as a result of being used to hot temperatures. Most Glorinferosians that have an additional pair of insect limbs will keep them covered and don't wear shirts with extra sleeves for them. Their wings can prove to be very inconvenient for putting on clothing, they require large, usually elastic or openable slits in the back of their clothes to accommodate them.

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• Player noodlewerfer created this on 2021/07/19 15:12.

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